Bus Driver Shot Over N50 Bribe

A policeman who was on highway patrol duty along Lagos-Ibadan expressway shot a driver on Tuesday over a N50 bribe.

The driver, Umaru Bayi who was driving a commercial bus left Jos on Monday night but on approaching Lagos from Ibadan, the alleged policeman had stopped the bus. The police van was later identified by its plate number, C NPF 6843.

He had demanded a N50 bribe from the driver, but the driver said he only had N1,000 notes.When he handed the N1000 to the policeman and demanded for his change, trouble started.But the policeman reacted with anger, asking "should I be looking for change for you?"

Witnesses said the argument was very brief and the policeman ordered the driver down from the bus. He then allegedly shot the driver in the pelvic area and fled. For Umaru, he is currently being operated upon at a hospital. His relatives report that he is in critical condition.